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Contact
Louise Keung at
083 608 7517
011 680 3385
louise@marilouzelle.co.za

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT CHIHUAHUAS Although two varieties of Chihuahua are recognized, long and smooth-coat, they are genetically the same breed. SMOOTH: The term smooth-coat does not mean that the hair is necessarily smooth, as the hair can range from having a velvet touch to a whiskery feeling. LONG: Long-haired Chihuahuas are actually smoother to the touch, having soft, fine guard hairs and a downy undercoat, which gives them their fluffy appearance. Unlike many long-haired breeds, long-haired Chihuahuas require no trimming and minimal grooming. Contrary to popular belief, the long-haired breed also typically sheds less than their short-haired counterparts. It may take up to two or more years before a full long-haired coat develops. COLOR: Any color-Solid, marked or splashed" from solid blacks to solid whites, spotted, sabled, or a variety of other colors and patterns. A few examples are Fawn, Red, Cream, Chocolate, Blue, and Black. Merle coloring is a spotted coat.